DUBAI | Jewel of the Creek (mixed use development) | U/C

[Face81]

Dubai has hundreds of threads across SSC dedicated to its skyscrapers, but just one or two that are dedicated to low rise urban developments in the heart of the city.

Jewel of the Creek has been under development since 2006 at a prime site in the heart of old Dubai and work slowed during the downturn, however things have slowly picked up steam again and work is moving forward at a fairly rapid pace.

Below are some renders - there have been many over the past 6 years!

I will post the latest news on the project as and when it becomes available. In the mean time, enjoy the updates and feel free to share your thoughts on the development

Originally Posted by Face81

Dennis, I think you are right. The renders do suggest that it will be located on the old site of the Dubai Oil Fields, along Dubai Creek, next to Al Maktoum Bridge.



I noticed alot of soil testing taking place on this site over the past few weeks, so this is probably the resulting project.







Now someone translate that article!

Originally Posted by Face81

Fine, I will do a rough translation myself. Remember, this has been slighlty editted to make it more clear as I used a direct translation:




So now please rename the thread to: The Al Khor Gem

Originally Posted by dubaiflo

aerial update coming in few minutes

here we go:

Originally Posted by Imre

1/May/2007

JEWEL OF THE CREEK

Originally Posted by The-King

Originally Posted by Face81

Check out the retention wall and that massive hole!!!

Originally Posted by dubai 26

6 july 2008

Originally Posted by The-King

01/11/08

Originally Posted by bizzybonita

05/1/09



http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtcabo...46813/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtcabo...96870/sizes/l/

Originally Posted by The-King

17/03/09
image hosted on flickr

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/3374972...7615819420816/

Originally Posted by Imre

26/November/2009

Jewel of the Creek

Originally Posted by Face81

Single crane on site. The development closest to Maktoum Bridge is under construction with a lot of activity for that specific building. No other activity on the entire site.

We need to get a master plan!

The area right above the "D" in the picture below is where the site activity is concentrated - infact, it's even cordoned off in the pic....

Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

credit to Dubaiiscool for these updates!





http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/69403/

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Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

well its STILL on their website...http://www.dire.ae/ ...and is infact the first thing u see when u go on their site! but the pic looks a bit different from what we have seen so far...



and then there is their map which we have seen and which was in the original press release i think... its in upcoming projects...its the only one in this section...



and then there was this TINY TINY pic at the top of their page...its jewel of the creek...but only part of it...I know this thing will prolly be built in phases so is this phase one shown here?



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Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

and Kling Consult were working on this project till last year acc. their website...

http://www.klingconsult.com/portfoli...il.aspx?ID=219

Facts:
High-class Hotel, Residential and Office Development including Marina and Waterfront Restaurants
Convention Center with Ballroom, Recreation Center
8 Apartment Buildings (4B + G + 19)
4 Waterfront serviced Apartment Buildings (4B + G + 19)
3 Office Tower (4B + G + 17)
5* Hotel + amenities (4B + G + 17)
4* Hotel + serviced Apartment Tower (4B + G + 17)

Service rendered
Lead Consultant
Architectural Design
Structural Engineering
Landscape Design
Quantity Surveying
Site Supervision
Partner: Kieferle & Partner
MEP Engineering: Ian Banham

Period
2005 - 2010

Client
Dubai International Real Estate (DIRE)

Cost estimate
1.1 Billion USD (3.9 Billion DHS)

well looks like they are down from 22 towers to 17! :P

also pics...



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Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

Al-Habtoor Leighton wins Dubai work.(Brief article)

Article from: MEED Middle East Economic Digest | July 1, 2011 | Copyright
inShare

The local/Australian Al-Habtoor Leighton Group has won the estimated AED400m ($109m) substructure contract on the Jewel of the Creek development in Dubai.

The client, the local Dubai International Real Estate, selected Al-Habtoor Leighton after it received bids from contractors for the package in November 2010.

The works involve the construction of a four-level basement for the development, which is located on the banks of the creek in the Port Saeed area next to Al-Maktoum bridge. Another contract will be awarded for the building works. The scheme is a mixed-use development, with 17 main buildings surrounding …

http://business.highbeam.com/409213/...ins-dubai-work

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Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

while I may have not gone in a while HLG's website gave us another angle of the site which was in their online AKHBAR ALDAR magazine...in the Jan 2012 issue.



http://www.hlgroup.com/en/section/me...e/publications

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Originally Posted by Face81

Dubai International Real Estate (DIRE) has signed a contract with Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) for part of a AED3bn redevelopment of Dubai Creek, it was announced on Monday.

HLG has been awarded the AED480m ($130m) Package 7 of the Jewel of the Creek development in Port Saeed, Dubai, a statement said.

HLG's contract involves the construction and completion of the substructure works for four basement levels and ground floor slabs on the waterside site between Al Maktoum Bridge, Baniyas Road and the Floating Bridge, the statement added.

Package 7 forms part of the AED3 billion "Jewel of the Creek" development which will be a multi-use development including four and five star hotels, furnished serviced apartments, a convention centre, a ballroom, office buildings, residential buildings, a marina and landscaping.

HLG chairman Riad T Sadik welcomed the new project to HLG's project portfolio, saying: "We are confident that this landmark development will be a great success."

Laurie Voyer, HLG CEO and managing director, added: "The award of the project demonstrates that HLG has an established reputation and is a preferred contractor by major clients in the Dubai market."

Construction works on Package 7 have already begun and completion is expected in August 2013, he added.

HLG, a joint venture between the Al Habtoor Group and Australia’s Leighton Holdings, last week said it had won a $515m deal to build a luxury hotel in Dubai.

The deal is part of the Al Habtoor Group’s $1.3bn overhaul of the Metropolitan Hotel.

HLG will construct a hotel complex, comprising a five-level podium, one 26-storey tower and one 25-storey tower.


http://www.arabianbusiness.com/habto...al-447425.html

[Face81]

A fresh render today

Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

The objective of the Jewel of the Creek development is to transform the location into a vibrant urban centre and a prominent landmark in the heart of Dubai.

The vision is to create a project of strong identification, a complex as a unit unparalleled along the Creek with functions linked to each other, yet each part of the development with its own expression and values. The project and its onsite infrastructure are designed by the joint venture partnership of Kieferle & Partner and Kling Consult.

this is the pic that was in ther papers...



http://gulfnews.com/business/constru...tract-1.987252

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[el palmesano]

oh! great project!! these area need it!

[Face81]

Originally Posted by el palmesano

oh! great project!! these area need it!

Yes, it does. The area used to be where oil rigs were manufactured decades ago, so this project will help revive the waterfront area

[nana5]

The deal is part of the Al Habtoor Group’s $1.3bn overhaul of the Metropolitan Hotel.

[hater]

so its under preparations now? when will it be completed

[Face81]

Originally Posted by hater

so its under preparations now? when will it be completed

We should expect the first phase to be completed by 2014. Work is in full swing now

[Face81]

Master plan:




Project details:
High-class Hotel, Residential and Offi ce Development including Marina and Waterfront Restaurants

Convention Center with Ballroom, Recreation Center

8 Apartment Buildings (4B + G + 19)

4 Waterfront serviced Apartment Buildings (4B + G + 19)

3 Office Towers (4B + G + 17)

5* Hotel + amenities (4B + G + 17)

4* Hotel + serviced Apartment Tower (4B + G + 17)

TOTAL: 17 buildings



New renders:

[Face81]

Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

also there is another tender out...i wonder for what...

Name : Jewel of the Creek Mixed-use Development Project
Description : Development of Jewel of the Creek mixed-use scheme comprising four-star and five-star hotels, furnished service apartments, a convention centre, ballroom, office buildings, residential buildings, a marina and landscaping.
Territory : Dubai
Updated : February 28, 2012
Status : Current Project

http://www.emiratestenders.com/Categ...?CategoryId=40

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Well the previous tender for for the 4 basement and ground level, so essentially the old tender is/was for the underground podium and this new one is for everything upwards of that

[italiano_pellicano]

wow is amazing very nice renders

[Face81]

A new crane has appeared on site

Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

not the best pic...but it is an update...taken a few days ago.



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[Face81]

Activity has certainly picked up here!


17.3.12

Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

from today:













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[Face81]

A superb update from VCollaborator!

Looks like it may be amongst the city's biggest construction projects at the moment!

The project construction site can be seen on the banks of Dubai Creek in the bottom half of the picture.....

Originally Posted by VCollaborator

There is a higher resolution picture available on Flickr
image hosted on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rapsak/7073180707/

[Face81]

This give you an idea of how massive the project is!

Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

a close up



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[Face81]

Go DIRE!

Originally Posted by THE DUBAI GUYS

Dubai International Real Estate prepares Jewel of the Creek tenders

22 April 2012, 13:42 GMT | By Colin Foreman

The local Dubai International Real Estate is preparing to issue tender documents for the next phase of its Jewel of the Creek development in Dubai.

The contract will involve building the superstructure of the mixed-use development that will have 17 main buildings surrounding a marina. The buildings include:

A convention centre with ballroom and recreation centre
A 17-storey luxury hotel
A 17-storey four-star hotel and serviced apartment building
Eight 19-storey apartment buildings
Three 17-storey office towers
Four 19-storey serviced apartment buildings

The local/Australian Al-Habtoor Leighton Group won the estimated AED400m ($109m) substructure contract in July last year. That contract involves the construction of a four-level basement for the development, which is located on the banks of the creek in the Port Saeed area next to Al-Maktoum bridge.

The piling works were completed by the local APCC. Germany’s Kling Consult is the consultant for the architectural design, structural engineering, landscape design and quantity surveying

http://www.meed.com/sectors/construc...#ixzz1swYjVhkK

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[THE DUBAI GUYS]

Originally Posted by Chakazoolu

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[Face81]

EXCELLENT update!!!!!!!!!!

[SA BOY]

what happened to the 5th crossing between this and golf club?

[Face81]

Originally Posted by SA BOY

what happened to the 5th crossing between this and golf club?

You mean this?
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...5#post89149655

[Face81]

Excellent video showing how fast work is progressing here

Originally Posted by VCollaborator

By John Ross



www.vimeo.com/43592928